Looks like Rome, doesn't it?
Underground at Diocletian's Palace.
We only had a few hours to spend in Split, so we headed straight to the old town. Driving toward the center, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but was soon charmed by this town which was formed in and around a palace and a harbor.
Along Riva and the harbor in Split.
On Sunday morning, it was chilly and only a few people were out, so we got to explore virtually on our own for a while before the rest of the tourists came flooding in during the afternoon. Diocletian’s palace was began in 295 AD – that’s 1,700 years ago! – for the Roman emperor Diocletianus. You can immediately see the Roman architectural influence – walking around the former palace is reminiscent of being at the coliseum and forum. And the palace gradually became the town starting in the 7th century.
Diocletian's Palace.
As we walked around the narrow streets and alleys, we heard so many street performers singing. Bakeries and cafes were open, but most of the stores weren’t. The cafes along Riva, directly next to the harbor, got more busy as the day went on. The street is perfect and palm-lined, it’s beauty only slightly tarnished by the cruise ships with the budget signs on them!
Sunday in Split.
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